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Archie Rice is a failure as a comedian. News of his son''s death while on military service arrives as the family is anticipating his return with a party. Archie tries to stage a comeback for his befuddled, has-been father who, mercifully, dies in the attempt. A prosperous brother offers to send the family to Canada but Archie cannot leave the decaying world of the music hall, where he is at home.-3 women, 5 men

The Entertainer

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    A Paperback by John Osborne

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      Publisher Samuel French Ltd
      Published 12/31/1998 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780573112065
      978-0573112065
      ISBN-10 0573112061

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      Book Synopsis
      Archie Rice is a failure as a comedian. News of his son''s death while on military service arrives as the family is anticipating his return with a party. Archie tries to stage a comeback for his befuddled, has-been father who, mercifully, dies in the attempt. A prosperous brother offers to send the family to Canada but Archie cannot leave the decaying world of the music hall, where he is at home.-3 women, 5 men

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